Devlet Hava Yollari - DHY

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Less than ten minutes after takeoff from Adana Airport, while climbing, the airplane exploded in midair and crashed in the Kurttepe Mountain Range located northwest of the city. Debris were scattered on an area of about 15 km and all 25 occupants were killed, among them the Turkish Archaeologist Remzi Oguz Arik. The exact cause of the explosion remains unknown.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

While flying in poor weather conditions, the aircraft crashed on a hill located near Lapseki. Two crew members and two passengers were killed while six other occupants were injured.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

Shortly after takeoff from Ankara-Etimesgut Airport, while in initial climb, an engine caught fire. The crew elected to return for a safe landing when during the last turn, the aircraft stalled from a height of 450 feet and crashed in a dry river located near the airport. Four crew members and a passenger were killed while 16 other occupants were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Douglas C-53 Skytrooper (DC-3)

On final approach to Cairo Airport, the airplane was too low and hit a sand dune and crashed. All five occupants were killed.

Douglas C-47 Skytrain (DC-3)

On touchdown, the aircraft went out of control, veered off runway and came to rest in flames. The aircraft was destroyed and all 15 occupants were killed.

De Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide

Crashed in unknown circumstances in Karamürsel, on Marmara seafront. Both crew members were killed.